SOUTH AFRICA – The Brenntag Food & Nutrition business unit in South Africa, a subsidiary of Germany based Brenntag Group, has entered into an exclusive agreement for the distribution of Senus product lines in South Africa.
Under the Agreement, Brenntag South Africa will distribute Sensus’s Frutafit® inulin and Frutalose® oligofructose natural soluble dietary fibres in the country.
Frutafit® inulin and Frutalose® oligofructose are natural soluble dietary fibres sourced from chicory roots. The ingredients have significant, scientifically proven health benefits with texturizing properties and a rich taste.
Sensus explains that they can be used as sugar and fat replacer with positive impact on taste and texture across a variety of food and beverage applications.
Commenting on the agreement, Michiel Pronk, Sales Manager at Sensus, says:-
“Brenntag Food & Nutrition’s strong foothold in the South African food market and their expertise allow for an excellent opportunity to create unique healthy food recipes with Sensus Frutafit® inulin and Frutalose® oligofructose.
“Through this partnership, we provide customers with market know-how and tailor-made support on product, application, nutritional aspects, legislation and claims.
“Together with Brenntag we will inspire our customers with our chicory root fiber products.”
Sensus is a leading supplier of chicory root fiber, also known as inulin, as well as a manufacturer of food ingredients headquartered in Netherlands and has presence in Europe, Africa, Middle East and South America.
Graham Hiam, Business Manager at Brenntag Food & Nutrition South Africa, adds: “Brenntag Food & Nutrition is at our customers service in the universe of food. We are always looking for innovative ingredients to create tailor-made applications as well as new product developments in collaboration with our customers.
“With a continued focus on healthier, tastier and higher quality food products, we are looking forward to working with the Sensus’ product portfolio.”
With a strong presence across 76 countries, Brenntag Group is also one of the major players in the food ingredients sector across the globe.
The chemical giant officially opened an office in South Africa on October 1, 2017 following the merger of the separate operating entities Lionheart, Plastichem, Multilube and Warren Chem Specialities.
The company offers a broad portfolio of specialty and commodity ingredients and profound industry know-how in the meat, poultry & fish processing, bakery & bread, dairy & ice cream, beverages, chocolate & confectionary, convenience food and fruit & vegetable processing segments.
